Attorney V - Duval County School Board
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Attorney V - Duval County School Board
Salary
$165,000.00 - $192,000.00 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Appointed Employee
Job Number
2025-06567
Department
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Opening Date
05/09/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
The Office of General Counsel is actively seeking an Attorney V.
This position reports directly to the General Counsel. The primary roles are to serve as general counsel to the Duval County School Board ("DCSB"), to mentor less seasoned attorneys, and to provide legal services that are of the utmost difficult and complex level to clients. Work is performed under the direction of the General Counsel as designated by the General Counsel and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained.
Examples of Work
Provides legal counsel and services to DCSB.
Such counsel involves close coordination with the client and its staff, including the Superintendent of Schools for Duval County.
Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, mentors and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
Performs sophisticated legal research and prepares high priority opinions on complex legal issues.
Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.
Negotiates, prepares, drafts, revises and approves contracts, deeds, leases, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents.
Reviews documents and renders opinions as to their legal validity and/or acceptability.
Investigates claims and complaints by or against DCSB and recommends action to be taken.
Represents the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in cases, hearings and at various internal board hearings and appeals.
Attends meetings of the DCSB meetings.
Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops and motivates employees.
Supervises with facts, focuses on results, provides clear direction, and encourages innovation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Broad Knowledge of Education Law and Local Government Law.
Knowledge of Labor and Employment Law preferred.
Experience in contract drafting preferred.
Ability to interpret and apply legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.
Ability to effectively communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to conduct research on complex legal issues and prepare sound legal opinions.
Ability to gain knowledge of municipal, county, state and federal case law, statutory and regulatory law as it relates to DCSB.
Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review and evaluate the work of subordinates.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
Graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a Florida license to practice law.
Ten (10) years of progressively experience in the practice of law.
Two (2) years of this experience should be at the managerial or supervisory level.
Two (2) years of this experience should be in the education field.
Professional legal experience in government - preferred.
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
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Do you have a degree from an accredited law school?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a State of Florida license to practice law?
Yes
No
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Do you have ten (10) years of progressively experience in the practice of law? Note: This does NOT include years spent as a legal intern while in law school.
Yes, I have ten (10) years of progressively experience in the practice of law.
No, I have LESS than ten (10) years of progressively experience in the practice of law.
None of the above.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you have two (2) years of experience at managerial or supervisory level?
Yes, I have two (2) years of experience at managerial/supervisory level.
No, I have LESS than two (2) years of experience at managerial/supervisory level.
None of the above.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you have two (2) years of experience in the education field?
Yes, I have two (2) years of experience in the education field.
Yes, I have LESS than two (2) years of experience in the education field.
None of the above.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you have experience practicing law in a government agency?
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No
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If you answered "yes" to question #14, please provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience including the name of the organization(s) where you gained this experience.
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Do you have experience in security law and municipal finance? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.
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Do you have experience providing legal advice or guidance to Boards or Commissions? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.
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Do you have commercial transactions experience and experience drafting contracts? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.
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Do you have commercial development or construction experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice in commercial, construction or eminent domain.
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Do you have public records experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain public records experience.
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Do you have real estate, easements or leases experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.
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Do you have experience with sunshine laws, Chapter 286, Florida Statutes or public records laws, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.
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Do you have experience with ethics laws, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.
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Do you have experience with government purchasing? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.
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A copy of your resume is required with your application. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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Employer
City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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